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The Hole Story

41%Game Brain Score
graphics
story, gameplay
61% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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Mac OSMac OSPCPCWindowsWindows
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A girl aided by her trusty shovel embarks on a riddling quest to find a missing princess. Girls Make Games 2014 Grand Prize Winner!

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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features charming art and kooky humor, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults with a childlike heart.
  • The stealth mechanics are unique and test players' skills at various checkpoints.
  • It showcases the creativity of a small team of young developers, which is commendable.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, significantly impacting the overall experience.
  • Controls are awkward and not user-friendly, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • There is a lack of story and meaningful gameplay, leading to a short and unsatisfying experience.
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with quests primarily revolving around aimlessly digging for items without clear guidance or purpose. Players find the narrative unengaging, with no introduction or compelling reasons to explore, leading to a dry and repetitive experience. Overall, the storytelling fails to captivate, making the gameplay feel monotonous and frustrating.

    • “The whole story is a simple adventure game where the solution to almost every puzzle is to dig something up.”
    • “- The storyline didn't really suck me in.”
    • “The game is lacking in story, explanation, and things to do.”
    • “This game had little story, no introduction, and terrible controls.”
    • “I didn't play the game for very long, but with no real story element, or reasoning to dig a hole in the ground, it makes the game rather dry and boring.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features unique stealth mechanics that challenge players' skills at various checkpoints, providing a cute and amusing experience. While it may not be a contender for game of the year, its brevity prevents the limited mechanics from becoming frustrating.

    • “It won't ever be Game of the Year, but I found it cute, amusing enough, and short enough that the limited mechanics don't have the time to become aggravating.”
    • “The stealth mechanics are like no other game; they test your skill level at nearly every checkpoint.”
    • “It won't ever be game of the year, but I found it cute and amusing enough. The limited mechanics don't have the time to become aggravating.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users encountering bugs that hinder gameplay, such as unclear objectives and misleading interactions with characters. These problems can lead to frustrating experiences, as players may spend unnecessary time searching for solutions that are not required.

    • “The game is buggy; at one point, I spent 5-10 minutes searching for my objective, which was frustrating. There was a troll that claimed I needed to give it certain items to pass, but I could simply walk past it across the bridge to continue the game.”
    • “I encountered numerous crashes that made it impossible to progress. The game frequently freezes, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”
    • “The stability issues are a major drawback. I often experience lag and glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a pleasant art style, but many users find it somewhat bland, with some objects exhibiting odd proportions that detract from the overall visual appeal.

  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, which, combined with its short length and encountered bugs, makes it difficult for users to recommend even at a low price point of $5.

    • “But as short as it is, with limited replayability, and the bugs I encountered, it's hard to recommend it at $5.”

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